Build High-Performing Leaders and Teams With a Leadership Keynote Speaker
- Stronger leadership
- Better team performance
- Practical tools for pressure

The right leadership keynote speaker can help leaders facing change, pressure and uncertainty.
Dr Jodie Lowinger combines clinical psychology, executive coaching and experience from 400+ keynotes to deliver practical strategies leaders can apply beyond the event.
Drawing on the Mind Strength Method, Dr Jodie explores resilience, change and leadership behaviour, helping audiences consider how they respond under pressure and uncertainty. Her approach connects these ideas with the needs of teams and organisations.
High Performance Leadership: Neuroscience in Action
Give leaders practical ideas for responding to pressure with calm, focus and strategic intent.
Dr Jodie Lowinger combines clinical psychology, executive coaching, corporate consulting and experience in business strategy and change management. Her approach brings human behaviour into conversations about leadership and high performance.
High Performance Leadership: Neuroscience in Action applies The Mind Strength Method, a neuroscience-based methodology, to stress regulation, resilience and decision-making under pressure. The session brings elements of a resilience keynote into a broader conversation about leadership and high performance.
A Keynote for Leaders Navigating Pressure and Change
This conference keynote suits CEOs, founders, senior leaders, People and Culture leaders, leadership teams and event planners managing uncertainty, growth, competing priorities or organisational change.
The session connects human behaviour with leadership challenges and broader change management work.
Dr Jodie delivers keynotes in Sydney, across Australia and virtually, subject to scheduling and event requirements. The session can be shaped around your leadership level, event format, conference theme and learning objectives.
Dr Jodie’s Background
- Clinical Psychologist
- Executive Coach
- Creator of The Mind Strength Method
- Advanced clinical training at Harvard Medical School
- AHPRA registered with clinical psychology endorsement
- Founder and CEO of The Anxiety Clinic
- Founder and CEO of Mind Strength Peak Performance Consultancy
- Bestselling author
Her research and practice background includes Harvard Medical School. She has experience working with Google, Amazon, Allianz, BCG, NAB, JP Morgan Chase and Microsoft.
Leadership Keynote Topics Built for Action
High Performance Leadership: Neuroscience in Action brings several leadership themes together within one practical keynote. The content can be shaped around your strategic theme, leadership level, session time and learning objectives.
Mind Strength for High Performance Leadership
Leaders explore how a threat response can influence thoughts, communication and actions under pressure. They consider practical approaches to stress regulation and energy management.
The focus is on recognising reactive patterns and considering more deliberate leadership behaviour.
Strategic Clarity Under Pressure
Worry, mental overload and the inner critic can affect human judgement, focus and prioritisation. This theme explores how leaders can connect decisions with strategic priorities.
Leading Through Uncertainty and Change
Uncertainty can create anxiety, ambiguity and behavioural resistance. Leaders explore practical ways to communicate with clarity and support connection during change.
Values-Led Leadership and Team Performance
Personal presence, psychological safety and consistent behaviour can shape team performance. Leaders consider actions that reflect organisational values when pressure is high.
Why Choose Dr Jodie for Your Leadership Event
Clinical and Commercial Experience
Dr Jodie combines clinical psychology, executive coaching and corporate consulting experience. Her background connects human behaviour with leadership, business strategy and change management.
A Practical Mindset Framework
As the creator of The Mind Strength Method, a neuroscience-based methodology, Dr Jodie brings practical ideas to stress, mindset and behaviour. The approach supports conversations about resilience, human performance and leadership under pressure.
Corporate Leadership Experience
Dr Jodie has delivered 400+ global keynotes and worked with more than 250 Fortune 500, ASX 200 and high-growth clients. Her experience includes Google, Amazon, Allianz, BCG, NAB, JP Morgan Chase and Microsoft.
Clinical and Workplace Perspective
As Founder and CEO of The Anxiety Clinic and Mind Strength Peak Performance Consultancy, Dr Jodie brings a broad perspective to anxiety, stress and mental wellbeing. Her work addresses issues such as burnout while keeping practical leadership and workplace needs in view.
Credibility That Connects in the Room
- Hari Tharmakumar, Head of Partners at Microsoft: praised the relevance of Dr Jodie’s insights for organisations pursuing high performance.
- Clayton Oates, Founder of QA Business: described her panel session as one of the best he had seen across 30 years of attending events.
- Mia Freedman, Founder of Mamamia: highlighted Dr Jodie’s articulate, entertaining and credible audience engagement.
- Karl Durrance, Managing Director at Stripe: reported outstanding feedback following keynotes on peak performance and mental fitness.
What Your Audience Will Learn
- How a threat response can influence human judgement, communication and leadership behaviour under pressure.
- Practical stress regulation and energy management strategies that support calm, focus and resilience.
- How anxiety, fear-driven thoughts, worry and the inner critic can affect decision-making under pressure.
- Ways to connect leadership behaviour with strategic priorities and organisational values.
- Conditions that support psychological safety, communication, connection and team performance.
A Straightforward Booking Process
1. Share your event brief.
Provide your event date, location, audience, format, estimated attendance and leadership objectives.
2. Confirm availability and fit.
Dr Jodie’s team will discuss your audience, session length, keynote format and event flow.
3. Shape the Keynote.
Connect High Performance Leadership: Neuroscience in Action with your conference theme and learning objectives.
4. Prepare for Event Day.
Receive the presentation and coordination details for your event.
Sydney, National and Virtual Keynote Delivery
Dr Jodie delivers leadership keynotes across Sydney, including corporate conferences, executive off-sites, leadership forums and People and Culture events. This includes CBD venues, Darling Harbour and events across Greater Sydney.
National and virtual delivery can support audiences across Australia and beyond, subject to scheduling and event requirements.
For development beyond the keynote, executive coaching and team workshops are available as separate services and are not automatically included in a speaking booking.
FAQs
What does Dr Jodie Lowinger’s leadership keynote cover?
Dr Jodie Lowinger’s leadership keynote, High Performance Leadership: Neuroscience in Action, explores threat responses, stress regulation, focus, energy and leadership behaviour during pressure and change. The Mind Strength Method connects these ideas with strategic priorities and organisational values.
Who is this keynote suitable for?
This keynote speaker is suitable for CEOs, founders, senior leaders, People and Culture leaders, leadership teams and high-potential professionals. It is particularly relevant for organisations managing uncertainty, change, demanding performance expectations or competing priorities.
Can the presentation be tailored to our conference?
The presentation can be tailored to your conference around your audience, event theme, leadership level, session length and desired interaction. The keynote’s core framework remains consistent.
How much does a leadership keynote cost?
A leadership keynote costs based on the event format, location, timing and specific requirements. Enquire to discuss your event and the appropriate keynote format.
How can we enquire about booking Dr Jodie?
You can enquire about booking Dr Jodie by providing your event date, location, audience, estimated attendance, format and objectives. Her team can then discuss availability and event requirements.
Bring Mind Strength to Your Next Leadership Event
If you’re looking for a leadership keynote speaker who connects neuroscience, clinical psychology and practical leadership, Dr Jodie Lowinger can tailor the session to your event.
Contact us today and share your event date, location, audience, estimated attendance, format and objectives.
